{"id":803229,"date":"2026-08-05T06:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/803229\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:58:10","slug":"pokemon-pokopia-updated-to-version-2-0-0-here-are-the-full-patch-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/803229\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c2ac585b44764\/pokemon-pokopia.large.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pokemon-pokopia.900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"512\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The anticipated update for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia<\/a> arrives on the Switch 2 today. It includes not only a free update, but also &#8216;Bubbly Basin&#8217; &#8211; the first part of the game&#8217;s Expansion Pass DLC.<\/p>\n<p>As for what you can expect, there&#8217;s the new move Dive, the ability to build underwater, new items, new hair colours, and much more. Version 2.0.0 also brings a bunch of improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the full rundown courtesy of Nintendo&#8217;s official support page:<\/p>\n<p>On this page: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/08\/pokemon-pokopia-updated-to-version-2-0-0-here-are-the-full-patch-notes#pokemon-pokopia-ver-2-0-0-released-august-4-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia: Ver. 2.0.0 (Released August 4, 2026)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/08\/pokemon-pokopia-updated-to-version-2-0-0-here-are-the-full-patch-notes#the-following-features-have-been-added\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The following features have been added<\/a>2.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/08\/pokemon-pokopia-updated-to-version-2-0-0-here-are-the-full-patch-notes#the-following-improvements-have-been-implemented\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The following improvements have been implemented<\/a>3.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/08\/pokemon-pokopia-updated-to-version-2-0-0-here-are-the-full-patch-notes#the-following-issues-have-been-fixed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The following issues have been fixed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia: Ver. 2.0.0 (Released August 4, 2026)<br \/>\nThe following features have been added<\/p>\n<p>Added the move Dive, allowing players to move freely underwater.<br \/>\nThe Build specialty can now be used to build houses underwater.<br \/>\nAdded new items such as the portal pod and safe.<\/p>\n<p>Recipes can be purchased after increasing Palette Town\u2019s environment level.<\/p>\n<p>Added the new pattern, dynamic Ditto print.<\/p>\n<p>Can be obtained by talking to Smearguru after acquiring the diploma.<\/p>\n<p>Added new emotes: Lie Down and Ready, Set, Go!<\/p>\n<p>Can be obtained in Bleak Beach and on Dream Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Added five new hair colors: orange, light pink, yellow-green, blue-green, and brown.<br \/>\nAdded a function to move items in bulk between the storage box and bag.<br \/>\nAdded a function to delete items placed inside objects such as the garbage bin.<br \/>\nAdded the ability to fine-tune depth placement when placing windows, doors, and similar items.<br \/>\nAdded an option in Settings to hide the confirmation message shown when canceling Magnet Rise.<br \/>\nAdded an option in Settings allowing movement while the move wheel is open.<br \/>\nAdded motion-sickness reduction settings for the camera.<br \/>\nThe following items can now be painted: stylish stool, handrail, metal chain, workbench, vending machine, bike, bookcase, Pok\u00e9mon Center counter, arrow sign, rope.<\/p>\n<p>The following improvements have been implemented<\/p>\n<p>Even if a Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s habitat is destroyed, it will move back in if the same habitat is rebuilt within a certain area.<br \/>\nPok\u00e9mon that are sad because furniture was removed will now notice more quickly when the same furniture is replaced.<br \/>\nPok\u00e9mon that taught you an emote will now respond with the same emote when you use it.<br \/>\nIf a Pok\u00e9mon being searched for in the Pok\u00e9dex is in another town, you can now travel to that town using Return Home.<br \/>\nReduced ordinary conversation indicators so that special Pok\u00e9mon conversations and requests directed at Ditto stand out more clearly.<br \/>\nLost relics can now be appraised in batches of up to 10 at a time.<br \/>\nPaint, Gather Honey, and Collect can now be performed multiple times in the same interaction.<br \/>\nDuring crafting, materials in the storage box next to the workbench will be consumed before materials in the bag.<br \/>\nIncreased the placement limit for power generators (excluding furnaces) from 64 to 128.<br \/>\nIncreased the number of different photos that can be displayed in a town from 10 to 40.<br \/>\nWhen sucking up liquid, a short press of the move button to hold liquids in Ditto\u2019s mouth will allow liquid to be held in their mouth without removing it from the environment.<br \/>\nWhen releasing stored water, adjusted water levels now automatically match nearby water levels.<br \/>\nSmearguru can now learn patterns from photos stored in References.<br \/>\nImproved visibility of the target item when painting with paint balloons.<br \/>\nIncreased the amount of treasure discoverable with the Dowsing Machine on Dream Islands.<br \/>\nPok\u00e9mon companions can now follow you while moving with Surf, Glide, Rollout, or Magnet Rise.<br \/>\nInhaling items and opening the bag are now possible while rolling using Rollout.<br \/>\nRollout can now destroy certain natural objects such as large boulders.<br \/>\nSurf can now be activated on land by pressing the Surf button while holding the focus button.<br \/>\nImproved activation conditions for Surf and Waterfall so they occur more smoothly.<br \/>\nLeafage can now be used on farm soil to revert it to a normal soil block.<br \/>\nStrength can now be used underwater.<br \/>\nAdded an All tab to both the Pok\u00e9dex and Habitat Dex.<br \/>\nMade it clearer that buildings can still be remodeled even when items such as the Ditto Flag are attached to roofs or walls.<br \/>\nDuring construction, any Pok\u00e9mon not assigned to the Build role in a building project can now help with cooking.<br \/>\nPrevented treasures in Sparkling Skylands from appearing when using the Dowsing Machine in locations where breaking terrain would cause them to fall.<br \/>\nImproved messaging when there are insufficient materials for copying items using the 3D Printer.<br \/>\nItems can now be placed on top of square plants.<br \/>\nHide-and-sneak can now be canceled midway.<br \/>\nAdjusted in-game event notifications shown at startup so they are displayed only during specific remaining-day periods.<br \/>\nCertain roof items now block water.<br \/>\nIncreased output when crafting curved eaves to 10.<br \/>\nTidal Bell and Clear Bell can now be triggered using laser sensors and switches.<br \/>\nAdjusted sound effects for camping chair and sleeping bag.<br \/>\nImproved performance for certain rendering processes.<\/p>\n<p>The following issues have been fixed<\/p>\n<p>When talking to a Pok\u00e9mon that is currently assigned to construct buildings, options such as \u201cFollow me!\u201d may sometimes fail to appear.<br \/>\nSuicune and Gholdengo may be unable to travel across water.<br \/>\nPok\u00e9mon may occasionally fall into the ocean or off cliffs when appearing from their habitats.<br \/>\nEven when using honey, Pok\u00e9mon may sometimes fail to return to their habitats.<br \/>\nUsing Magnet Rise may occasionally cause Pok\u00e9mon to scold or warn the player.<br \/>\nPok\u00e9mon that dislike water may sometimes be unable to move across duckweed and flowering duckweed on the water\u2019s surface.<br \/>\nRequests from Pok\u00e9mon may occasionally ask for items that the requesting Pok\u00e9mon actually dislikes.<br \/>\nWhen processing berries in the community box, paint may not be produced correctly.<br \/>\nThe timing of the note played by the music mat (high Do) is offset incorrectly.<br \/>\nCertain furniture can be painted through specific procedures even on parts where the colors are not actually changeable.<br \/>\nPainting certain items may use more paint than intended.<br \/>\nThe light color of a painted surface light may fail to change correctly.<br \/>\nUnder specific conditions, it is possible to place more than one party cooking pot in the same town.<br \/>\nSome items may display unnaturally when viewed from a distance.<br \/>\nFor some items, visual effects may disappear when viewed through glass.<br \/>\nUnder certain conditions during multiplayer, building may become impossible to complete or cancel.<br \/>\nIn certain situations, it may be unclear why actions such as building or relocation cannot be performed.<br \/>\nOn Cloud Islands, players other than the administrator may be able to place a relocation kit.<br \/>\nUnder certain conditions, a building kit may become unrecoverable when remodeling a house.<br \/>\nUnder certain conditions, painted portions of the sand house may be reset.<br \/>\nUsing Rock Smash while falling may cause Ditto\u2019s position or height to become significantly displaced.<br \/>\nDuring the Withered Wasteland request \u201cClear the path!\u201d Slowpoke may stop moving partway through.<br \/>\nDuring the Sparkling Skylands request \u201cFollow Tinkmaster!\u201d certain actions may prevent the request from progressing.<br \/>\nDuring the Sparkling Skylands request \u201cPok\u00e9mon Center tour guide!\u201d searching for Tinkmaster in the Pok\u00e9dex may guide the player to the town containing their habitat rather than the town where they are currently located.<br \/>\nLoading may occasionally fail to finish when returning from a Dream Island.<br \/>\nReturning from a Dream Island may incorrectly send the player to Palette Town.<br \/>\nUnder certain conditions when an online session ends, the player may be transported to a Dream Island.<br \/>\nOn the Cloud Island loading screen, the player\u2019s gender pronoun may sometimes be displayed incorrectly in some languages.<\/p>\n<p>We have made several additional adjustments and fixed a number of bugs to improve the overall gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<p>The patch and free update today launches alongside Part 1 of the new Expansion Pass, Bubbly Basin. Have you downloaded this update yet? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text source\">[source <a class=\"external\" title=\"External Link: https:\/\/en-americas-support.nintendo.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/71348\/~\/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-pokopia\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en-americas-support.nintendo.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/71348\/~\/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-pokopia\" target=\"_blank\">en-americas-support.nintendo.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>\tRelated Games<\/p>\n<p>\tSee Also<br \/>\n\t<a class=\"accent\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia: Walkthrough, Unlocks, Tips &amp; Tricks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-pokopia-walkthrough-all-pokemon-abilities-building-tips-and-tricks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia: Walkthrough, Unlocks, Tips &amp; Tricks<\/a><a class=\"accent\" title=\"Review: Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (Switch 2) - One Of The Most Enticing Pok\u00e9mon Games Ever\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/reviews\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (Switch 2) Review<\/a><a class=\"accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-sword-and-shield-pokedex-galar-region\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide: Pok\u00e9mon Sword And Shield: Pok\u00e9dex Galar Region<\/a><a class=\"accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-go-eevee-evolutions-ranked-how-to-get-sylveon-leafeon-glaceon-umbreon-espeon-vaporeon-jolteon-and-flareon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide: Pok\u00e9mon GO Eevee Evolutions Ranked &#8211; How To Get Sylveon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Umbreon, Espeon, Vaporeon, Jolteon And Flareon<\/a><a class=\"accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-go-n-the-rarest-pokemon-including-wild-shiny-mythical-and-regional-catches\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide: Pok\u00e9mon GO \u2013 The Rarest Pok\u00e9mon Including Wild, Shiny, Mythical And Regional Catches<\/a><a class=\"accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-go-mega-evolutions-list-how-get-mega-energy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide: Pok\u00e9mon GO Mega Evolutions List &#8211; How Get Mega Energy<\/a><a class=\"accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/pokemon-go-special-evolutions-n-how-to-get-pangoro-sylveon-glaceon-aromatisse-slurpuff-sirfetchrd-galarian-cofagrigus-and-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide: Pok\u00e9mon GO Special Evolutions \u2013 How To Get Pangoro, Sylveon, Glaceon, Aromatisse, Slurpuff, Sirfetch\u2019d, Galarian Cofagrigus And More<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avatar.jpg\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Liam Doolan\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He&#8217;s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The anticipated update for Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia arrives on the Switch 2 today. 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